PROJECTS

Worked with the winning proposal management team to write the full technical proposal for the USAID PROPEL Round 2 submission (award ceiling $40 Million). Specifically, Ms. Gross worked closely with the proposal manager, technical lead, cost lead, HR, Award and Management teams, consortium partners, and other proposal development contributors to write the full technical application.

Conducted a literature review of multi-sectoral work to characterize best practices to operationalize and strengthen multi-sectoral programming for children. Complete a case study highlighting evidence from at least two countries, one in Africa and one in Latin America, to illustrate effective multi-sectoral programming (to inform multiple sectors, including health, education, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene or WASH). Conducted interviews with people involved in policy and implementation to understand facilitators and hindrances to multi-sectoral programs for children. Presented findings from the literature review and case study to the Child Health Task Force members through one or more webinars. Collaborated with the Re-imagining the Package of Care for Children subgroup and school health and education team to facilitate learning on multi-sectoral approaches through the Task Force.

Supported the successful submission of concept paper and full proposal of the OVC Next Generation ($25 Million) proposal for the Northern Region of Tanzania. Participation in a series of design proposal workshops and ad-hoc technical design sessions to support the drafting of the program strategy and technical response that meets the objectives of the proposal. Drafted and edited of the concept note; and summarized the concept note content into a PowerPoint presentation to support interview with USAID. At the full proposal development stage, Ms. Gross worked collaboratively with country team members, to conceptualize and write proposal for the USAID OVC opportunity in Tanzania ensuring a successful proposal submission.

Supported the development and writing of a Youth Empowerment Skills USAID proposal ($10 Million) in Tanzania. Key roles included: participation in a series of design proposal workshops and ad-hoc technical design sessions to support the drafting of the program strategy and technical response that meets the objectives of the RFA; (2) drafting and editing of the full technical proposal; and (3) supporting the collation and editing of other supporting materials required for the bid (for example, CVs, past performance history).

Provided technical inputs and writing support for a USAID proposal being developed to support Plan International USA priorities and strategies. In preparation for the opportunity, Ms. Gross developed a literature review for an upcoming the Youth Connect proposal based in Nigeria and Burkina Faso, participated in prepositioning calls and meetings, and worked with business management and development team.

Supported FHI Solutions team with the development of the proposal to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for Optimizing Adherence to Nutrition Supplements in Ethiopia. Responsible for documenting talking points in meeting, consolidating comments, and writing the technical proposal. The consultant worked closely with the FHI Solutions team from inception to submission.

Developed a capacity statement highlighting our approach and examples of our policy advocacy work to share with the identified prospective donors. Analyzed the current landscape analysis for current donors, and recommended cultivation strategy and messaging on approaching five (5) donors for outreach based on our portfolio.

Worked on a 3-month contract to support grant writing and proposal development. Familiarized with the history of the organization / interviewing key staff and Gathered information about Sunrise to support grant work. Reviewed list of potential grant opportunities and compiled and developed a capacity statement to be utilized for future grant opportunities. Completed prospect research / compiling a list of possible grant opportunities and donors that support the Sunrise mission. Developed letters of inquiry and grant proposals based on prospect list.

Worked on a 6-month contract to support grant writing and proposal development. Familiarized with the history of the organization / interviewing key staff and Gathered information about Sunrise to support grant work. Reviewed list of potential grant opportunities and compiled and developed a capacity statement to be utilized for future grant opportunities. Completed prospect research / compiling a list of possible grant opportunities and donors that support the Sunrise mission. Developed letters of inquiry and grant proposals based on prospect list.

Completed prospect research on potential grant donors for future grant applications. Wrote and developed a comprehensive capacity statement and 20 letters of intents for potential foundation contacts supporting global work in India.

Developed an organizational capacity statement and reviewed their website to provide strategic advice on how to improve their overall ability to apply for grants and win future proposals.

Supports PetraKids in researching potential prospective grant and foundation donors and writing grant proposals. Developed a comprehensive capacity statement for PetraKids to use when networking with donors. Wrote 20 letters of intent which were submitted as initial contacts to new donors.